Success Stories

"Behind every great story is great coaching—and that’s Simon."

Saverio Montalto, REALTOR®

  • Simon is more than just a broker, coach, mentor, or boss—he’s a true leader. What makes him a great leader is that he genuinely cares. It’s not just about his own success; of course, he wants to succeed, but he wants you to succeed alongside him. Sometimes, one sentence can change your life. Over 10 years ago, Simon said something to me that set me on the path to where I am today in my career. As his first agent, he coached me on every step, guiding me toward success. He also introduced me to systems that have helped me grow and succeed over the years. Behind every great story is great coaching—and that’s Simon."

    Saverio Montalto

"With Simon’s guidance, I’ve grown my skills and my team."

Vic Simjanoski, REALTOR®

  • I have the pleasure of working with Simon as my real estate broker, and I can't recommend him enough! From our first interaction, his deep market knowledge and commitment to his agents were evident. What makes Simon exceptional is his coaching approach. He genuinely invests in the growth and success of his agents, taking the time to understand my goals and providing invaluable guidance. His mentorship has helped me build confidence, skills, and my team. Simon’s approachability and dedication truly set him apart. He's always available to answer questions and offer advice, making it feel like I have a trusted partner by my side. His positive attitude and enthusiasm for real estate are infectious. In summary, Simon is not just a fantastic broker but also a remarkable mentor. His expertise and genuine care for his agents make him an invaluable asset in the real estate industry. I'm grateful for the experience and excited to continue growing my business with him!


“Simon is a natural leader, an insightful teacher, and an exceptional mentor.”

Lisa Lipari, REALTOR®

  • When I first started in real estate at Max Broock, Simon was the only Realtor I knew, both in the office and in the industry. I reached out to him for advice on how to succeed in the field, and without hesitation, Simon agreed to meet with me. From that moment, he became a mentor, offering guidance and support without expecting anything in return. Despite his busy schedule, he always made time to answer my questions or lend a hand whenever I needed it—that’s just the kind of person he is. Simon is a natural leader, an insightful teacher, and an exceptional mentor. He genuinely wants everyone to reach their full potential and is always willing to do whatever it takes to help you get there. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had Simon as a mentor throughout my entire real estate career.


“Simon’s mentorship is invaluable—he's dedicated"

Julie Dean, REALTOR®

  • Working with Simon is special. He builds a culture that is like family. He hires people that embody his core values of service, surpassing expectations, taking care of each other, and growing business. There is a personal approach that is rare in todays workplace. A call or text to check in, creatingbpersonalized learning opportunities, taking time to troubleshoot issues- all these things inject support, energy and excitement in my day to day. I feel blessed to work with Simon and his team and my business has never been more polished and productive.

"Simon has been a reliable rock—as a broker, a confidant, and a friend—always there with invaluable advice through wins and struggles."

John Lionas, REALTOR®

  • I launched my career as a Realtor with Simon Thomas, who coached me and allowed me to shadow him. His approach to Real Estate was focused on cultivating, maintaining, and building meaningful, sincere, relationships in which there was opportunity for mutual business value. That approach fit my personality and background well and soon I was encouraged to add my own flavor to the business basics that I picked up from Simon. He remained patient as I made early mistakes, positive as I learned from those mistakes, and ever present as I built a strong and steady business around Real Estate Sales always ready to answer questions about rules, ethics, laws, and negotiations. As time went on and got better at representing buyers and sellers, Simon continually challenged me to take another step towards growing and improving. Above all, Simon has been a reliable rock; as a broker, as a confidant, and as a friend. As he encourages myself and others to grow and get better, he has made changes on a brokerage level that (almost unfairly to him as the owner) favor the sales agent. He sees the agents as his clients and believes in adding a value that is absolutely undeniable. It is inspiring to see that he set out to create a better brand, superior service, and an experience that exceeds all industry standards, including high standards previously set by him and his wonderful staff at DOBI Real Estate. He keeps raising the bar and it is beyond impressive. As my friend, I can say, there is no better guy that I know. He has his business running smoothly, and his life in order. Simon always does the right thing. He makes clear intentional decisions. He has been there for me through wins, and struggles. His advice has been invaluable and there are no words to describe the gratefulness I have for his friendship.

"Simon’s mentorship has completely changed my business trajectory, helping me grow my gross sales by nearly $4 million in just my first year at DOBI."

Alexandra Lannen, REALTOR®

  • I am incredibly grateful for the mentorship and support I've received from Simon since joining DOBI. It has changed my business trajectory completely.Before joining, I spent the first 18 months of my real estate career at big franchise brokerages with no real direction on how to build a business. In just my first year at DOBI, I grew my gross sales by nearly $4 million. I was able to do this through Simon's guidance and the support he provides through his staff.Simon spends time teaching agents how to create and grow a business. He shares the strategies that helped him build his own successful real estate sales business and that continue to bring his team big business. His advice is practical and cost-effective. He has helped me to focus on specific, actionable steps that move the needle forward each day.Simon is the unique brokerage leader who believes in investing in his agents. He provides a full staff of really talented, hardworking individuals who contribute to the agents' businesses every day. It's an absolute rarity that I can build and execute full marketing campaigns for my business using our in-house staff --- who understand me, the DOBI brand, and our core values better than any outside agency could.But, what I think I appreciate most about Simon is his openness. He is reachable, responsive, and always ready to answer questions and brainstorm strategies. His advice is honest and direct, but positive and motivating. Simon is a gifted leader.